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Description

1. viii, 151 pages : illustrations, maps; 23 cm

Summary

1. "In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Treaty at Niagara, The Truth that Wampum Tells offers readers a first-ever insider analysis of the contemporary land claims and self-government process in Canada. Incorporating an analysis of traditional symbolic literacy known as wampum diplomacy, Lynn Gehl argues that despite Canada<U+2019>s constitutional beginnings first codified in the 1763 Royal Proclamation and ratified during the 1764 Treaty at Niagara, Canada continues to deny the Algonquin Anishinaabeg their right to land and resources, their right to live as a sovereign nation, and consequently their ability to live mino-pimadiziwin (the good life). Gehl moves beyond Western scholarly approaches rooted in the historical archives, academic literature and the interview method. She also moves beyond discussions of Indigenous methodologies, offering an analysis through her debwewin journey: a wholistic Anishinaabeg way of knowing that incorporates both mind knowledge"--From publisher.

Subject

1. Algonquin Indians > Ontario > Claims
2. Algonquin Indians > Ontario > Government relations
3. Algonquin Indians > Canada > Government relations

Genre/Form

1. Claims

Contents

1. Foreword / by Heather Majaury -- About the Algonquin land claims through Debwewin journey -- Algonquin: at the heart of Canada's history -- The treaty and land claims process -- The Algonquin Negotiation Representative election and turning to the land -- Self-government and good governance.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-148) and index.

Processing action (note)

1. committed to retain